Julie Ricchio, 74, of Racine, passed away on December 1, 2025. She was born in Racine on August 3, 1951, to Ernest George ...

Milwaukee County Zoo opened its new rhino and hippo habitat Dec. 5, completing its Adventure Africa project, a $50 million ...

Milwaukee County Zoo's new rhino and hippo home is designed both to improve animal care and increase year-round viewing.

You'll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, the chance to claim free tickets to a host of events ...

RACINE, WI (CBS 58) -- Beth Heidorn is the Executive Director of the Racine Zoo. She joined us in studio to talk about fun holiday events coming up like Brunch with Santa and more! With your donation, ...

RACINE, WI – The 4th Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting kickoff returns Saturday, November 8. This annual tradition brings light and cheer as the holiday season begins. Pre-Parade Fun Pre-Parade ...

Communities across southeast Wisconsin celebrated Halloween on Saturday. In Milwaukee, there was a Day of the Dead Festival at Forest Home Cemetery. Events were held in Racine, Burlington and Mequon ...

The Racine Zoo will bid farewell to one of its biggest residents next week. Kianga, a rhino, is being relocated as part of the AZA's Species Survival Plan. The last day to visit Kianga at the Racine ...

A small plane crashed into Lake Michigan 12 miles offshore from Racine, Wisconsin Thursday afternoon. The Cirrus SR22 aircraft Mitchell International Airport around 12:17 p.m. and ran into a problem ...

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Zoo Miami will be devoid of lions following the death of 17-year-old Kwame on Friday. The proverbial kings of the jungle once sprawled out as a pride, a rare ...